What is Family Readiness?

• The goal of the Uniform Readiness Program is to provide support to Marines, Sailors, and their families. Family is defined as all members of a Marine's family, and Marines have three families: the family they are born into, sworn into and married into. Family support shall be provided to service members (regardless of marital status), spouses, children, and the designated parents/extended family members of Marines and Sailors. Personal and Family readiness leads to an increase in unit readiness.

What can a Uniformed Readiness Coordinator (URC) do for you?

• The URC is the Command’s representative and point of contact for all family readiness issues and concerns for all military members, both married and single.
• The subject matter expert for all MCCS programs, events and resources.
• Advocate and information source for the families of single Marines.

How can you assist the Family Readiness Team?

• Maintain your wills, powers of attorney, contact information and other important family documents as applicable.
• Volunteer as a Family Readiness Assistant or Volunteer
• Share information with other military-connected families.
• Support family events through attendance and participation.
• Advocate and provide support for families who have members deployed.